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Colonial Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in SAVANNAH, GA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1986. It holds total assets of $13.8M. Annual income is reported at $7.9M. Total assets have grown from $6M in 2011 to $13.8M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. Contributed financial support to organizations that were organized as non-profit organizations under sec. 501(c)3. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Georgia. According to available records, Colonial Foundation Inc. has made 134 grants totaling $3.6M, with a median grant of $3K. The foundation has distributed between $1.7M and $1.9M annually from 2020 to 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $400K, with an average award of $27K. The foundation has supported 89 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Georgia, Virginia, South Carolina, which account for 93% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 7 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$4K
Average Grant
$31K
Largest Grant
$400K
Based on 50 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
Contributed financial support to organizations that were organized as non-profit organizations under sec. 501(c)3.
Contributed financial support to organizations that were organized as non-profit organizations under sec. 501(c)3. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 134 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in GA, VA, SC.
Colonial Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $3.6M across 134 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $27K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $400K.
Colonial Foundation Inc. is a private foundation. To inquire about grants, you can look up the foundation using their EIN (581693323) on GuideStar or contact them directly. Many private foundations have specific application processes that may not be publicly listed.
Colonial Foundation Inc. is headquartered in SAVANNAH, GA. While based in GA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 7 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R H Demere Jr | CHAIRMAN | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Christian B Demere | PRESIDENT; CEO | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Clayton D Cheshire | CFO | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$13.8M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$13.3M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
134
Total Giving
$3.6M
Average Grant
$27K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
89
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| United WayCONTRIBUTION | Savannah, GA | $276K | 2022 |
| Salvation ArmyCONTRIBUTION | Brookhaven, GA | $2K | 2022 |
| Savannah Country Day School -PLEDGE | Savannah, GA | $400K | 2022 |
| Junior AchievementPLEDGE | Atlanta, GA | $400K | 2022 |
| America'S Second HarvestPLEDGE | Savannah, GA | $140K | 2022 |
| Benedictine Military SchoolPLEDGE | Savannah, GA | $100K | 2022 |
| Elevate SavannahPLEDGE | Savannah, GA | $75K | 2022 |
| Mighty EighthPLEDGE | Pooler, GA | $60K | 2022 |
| Savannah PhilharmonicCONTRIBUTION | Savannah, GA | $50K | 2022 |
| St Vincent'S AcademyPLEDGE | Savannah, GA | $50K | 2022 |
| Savannah Classical AcademyPLEDGE | Savannah, GA | $50K | 2022 |
| MedbankPLEDGE | Savannah, GA | $25K | 2022 |
| St Andrews SchoolPLEDGE | Savannah, GA | $25K | 2022 |
| Mighty Eighth Air Force MuseumCONTRIBUTION | Pooler, GA | $25K | 2022 |
| Union MissionCONTRIBUTION | Savannah, GA | $20K | 2022 |
| Antioch Educational CenterPLEDGE | Ridgeland, SC | $15K | 2022 |
| Boys And Girls Club - Jasper CountyCONTRIBUTION | Bluffton, GA | $10K | 2022 |
| Parents & Friends Of Hancock Day SchoolCONTRIBUTION | Savannah, GA | $10K | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of The LowcountryCONTRIBUTION | Bluffton, GA | $10K | 2022 |
| Muscular Dystrophy AssociationCONTRIBUTION | Chicago, IL | $6K | 2022 |
| Old Savannah City MissionCONTRIBUTION | Savannah, GA | $5K | 2022 |
| YmcaCONTRIBUTION | Savannah, GA | $5K | 2022 |
| Girls On The RunPLEDGE | Savannah, GA | $5K | 2022 |
| Hospice Savannah FoundationCONTRIBUTION | Savannah, GA | $5K | 2022 |
| Mountainfilm On TourCONTRIBUTION | Savannah, GA | $5K | 2022 |
| Savannah Country Day SchoolCONTRIBUTION | Savannah, GA | $5K | 2022 |
| Savannah Tree FoundationCONTRIBUTION | Savannah, GA | $5K | 2022 |
| Historic Savannah FoundationCONTRIBUTION | Savannah, GA | $3K | 2022 |
| Chatham Savannah Citizen AdvocacyCONTRIBUTION | Savannah, GA | $3K | 2022 |
| Savannah Community Foundation - Rhd ScholarshipCONTRIBUTION | Savannah, GA | $3K | 2022 |
| Georgia Independent College AssociationCONTRIBUTION | Atlanta, GA | $3K | 2022 |
| Savannah Center For Blind & Low VisionCONTRIBUTION | Savannah, GA | $3K | 2022 |
| Nature Conservancy - Corp CouncilCONTRIBUTION | Arlington, GA | $3K | 2022 |
| Senior Citizens IncCONTRIBUTION | Savannah, GA | $3K | 2022 |
| Bethesda AcademyCONTRIBUTION | Savannah, GA | $3K | 2022 |
| The Georgia ConservancyCONTRIBUTION | Atlanta, GA | $3K | 2022 |
| Georgia Southern University FoundationCONTRIBUTION | Statesboro, GA | $2K | 2022 |
| Savannah Center For Blind And Low VisionCONTRIBUTION | Savannah, GA | $2K | 2022 |
| Foundation For Public BroadcastingCONTRIBUTION | Atlanta, GA | $1K | 2022 |
| University Of FloridaMATCHING GIFT | Gainesville, FL | $1K | 2022 |
| Georgia ConservancyCONTRIBUTION | Atlanta, GA | $1K | 2022 |
| Safe ShelterCONTRIBUTION | Savannah, GA | $1K | 2022 |
| Caretta Research ProjectCONTRIBUTION | Savannah, GA | $1K | 2022 |
| Royce Learning CenterCONTRIBUTION | Savannah, GA | $1K | 2022 |